Word
countryman
Phoneticscoun·try·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkəntɹimən/
UK/kˈʌntɹɪmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who comes from the same country as you. It is an old-fashioned word that people use to show they are proud of their home.
n. a person who belongs to the same nation or country. Often carries a connotation of regional pride or a sense of shared cultural identity.
Examples
“He greeted every countryman he met with a smile.”
“The local shop owner treated every countryman who visited the village with great hospitality.”
“While the term is less common in modern political discourse, many older residents still refer to their fellow countrymen with a sense of deep-seated loyalty to the land.”
Examples
simple
“He greeted every countryman he met with a smile.”
contextual
“The local shop owner treated every countryman who visited the village with great hospitality.”
complex
“While the term is less common in modern political discourse, many older residents still refer to their fellow countrymen with a sense of deep-seated loyalty to the land.”
Real-World Examples
“Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters The 2022 Wimbledon finalist also forfeited the 6,570 euros he won in Mallorca for losing in the first round to countryman Adam Walton.” “Allan’s arrival will clear the way for the sale of his countryman Savinho to Tottenham for £75m plus £10m.” Etymology
From country + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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